The BMW M3 and M4 duo equipped with iDrive 7 operating system will be updated Over-The-Air (OTA).

There’s no need to take your BMW M3 or M4 to your nearest dealership for a software update as BMW will automatically initiate update version 21-07 using Over-The-Air technology for vehicles using the iDrive 7 operating system.

For starters, don’t be alarmed if you notice that your M3 or M4 sounds different because BMW has enhanced the engine start sound entering the cabin via the speakers and BMW says that owners “will be inspired by a refinement of the sound when starting the engine.”

Furthermore, M3/M4 Competition models equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission will benefit from “clearer audio confirmation of gear changes and changes in shifting loads.”

Other major updates include enhanced Lane Departure Warning that can detect narrow unmarked roads, updated navigation that’s better at detecting congestion, enhanced audio and personalisation for the BMW News app and for music streamers, updated features for Spotify and Sirius XM Pandora.

If you own a new BMW M3 or M4 Competition, let us know if you are happy with the OTA updates and even send us a clip of your new startup sound!

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